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Originally Posted by Berkeley
Two years ago I had some blood-work sent to lab. Results came back. My NPR said "You have hypoglycemia..." She did not say much else about it, other than "...change your diet and exercise."
I have often wondered if I was bi-polar. I was too scared to see the doc. I thought I showed some of the signs, but I did not want to be on meds for the rest of my life. I am sensitive to medications, and I usually feel worse on them than taking them.
Lastnight I learned that the neighbor is a diabetic. This prompted me to look up more info on my own condition and this is what I found:
Some of the symptoms of hypoglycemia are:
fatigue
insomnia
mental confusion (sometimes)
nervousness
mood swings
faintness
headaches
depression
phobias
heart palpitations
cold hands and feet
forgetfulness
dizziness
blurred vision
inner trembling
outbursts of temper
sudden hunger
allergies
crying spells
The symptoms that I have are in red. Those that occur most often are in bigger font. The depression used to come and go so often I thought I was bipolar.
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My younger daughter has hypoglycemia. Your diet will play the biggest roll when dealing with hypoglycemia.
To relieve reactive hypoglycemia, some health professionals recommend taking the following steps:
* eat small meals and snacks about every 3 hours
* exercise regularly
* eat a variety of foods, including meat, poultry, fish, or nonmeat sources of protein; starchy foods such as whole-grain bread, rice, and potatoes; fruits; vegetables; and dairy products
* choose high-fiber foods
* avoid or limit foods high in sugar, especially on an empty stomach
Your doctor can refer you to a registered dietitian for personalized meal planning advice. Although some health professionals recommend a diet high in protein and low in carbohydrates, studies have not proven the effectiveness of this kind of diet for reactive hypoglycemia.
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